Mental Health Day

When was the last time you took a mental health day.  If you are on the go, go, go.  STOP and take a break.  You body needs rest and so does your brain.  Peace of mind is only attained if you take care of your mental stress and that's by either resting away from stress or participating in some fun.  Give yourself a mental break this week if not today.

Go to success

"Success doesn't come to you…you go to it."

Marva Collins

Do and Dare

"The person who gets the farthest is generally the one who is willing to do and dare. The sure-thing boat never gets far from shore."


–Dale Carnegie

Dare to believe in yourself

Sometimes it is hard to have faith in our ablities.  We are all capable in some way or another.  Don't let the small things get your down or the harsh things others might say stop you.  Belive in yourself and your abilities - the only thing keeping you from where you want to be is yourself.

Avoid or confront

It's OK to do either as long as it is for healthy reasons and they are done with a lot of thought as to the consequenses.  Sometimes we avoid to keep from hurting others or ourselves.  Sometimes we do it to be deceptive.  When we confront we should do it from a respectful point of view and with the idea of helping others.

Don't consent inferiority

No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.


- Eleanor Roosevelt

Decisions

'I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I


usually make the right decision.'

Maya Angelou

Leaning on others?

It's super important to get support from others and get help - but, be very careful to not lean too hard.  They might not be able to hold you up or they may not know that are suppposed to hold you up.  This could lead to a hard and unpleasant fall.  When you ask for help be sure to also figure out a way to do it yourself later.  Let them teach you to be stonger!

Payoff in wallowing?

What benefit do you get in wallowing in self pity?  Attention?  Comfort in the familiar?  Company from others who wallow, too?  Excuse to not change?  Excuse to not do the work you need to do to feel better?  You are strong and can do whatever it is that you need to do!  You can also ask for help.  You don't have to be alone.  Family and friends can and will help!

Drifting, Coping, Surviving, Thriving

It's all in perspective.  What is your viewpoint?  How do you talk about your life?  Is there hope or do you go around and complain about how rough you have it?  I understand.  Sometimes we just need some understanding from others that thing just aren't OK.  You can be in a rut and smiling, too.  It all in perspective.

Never apologize

Never apologize for doing something that makes you happy, for doing something you are passionate about - I doubt you are hurting anyone.  Instead, share with others and explain why doing ____________ makes you happy!  People who love us, love when we share.

Gifts

You are a gift to the world.  Think of the many things you do for others.  Keep up the good work!

Do you need it? Or do you want it?

There are things in life we really really need, however, most things we crave are just wants.  What can you do without and what can you let go of mentally?  It is freeing to not desire so strongly.

Adversity makes us grow

When you are on a healing path after a set back - stop and look at the lessons.  All things in life good and bad teach us to be better human beings.

Worry doesn't get you anywhere but it does make you think

The phrase "don't worry" isn't always the best advice usless it's followed by "make a plan."  Worry is like fear in that it can protect us.  When we are fearful we put up our guard to protect ourselves.  Worry can help us as long as we use it wisely.  Use it to have back up plans.  If you make no use of worry, it is a waste of brain power!

Forgiveness doesn't mean forget

Sometimes we think that hanging on to our anger lets everyone know it's not OK.  However, smiling in adversity is the most powerful thing you can do.

Change of seasons, change of attitude

Do you feel the change in the air?  It's getting crisp and the air feels fresh.  Go for a walk and enjoy mother nature.  Nothing beats a walk for clearing your head!  It's great for the Vitamin D and the increase blood to your brain!  You think you don't have the time but you'll be more productive with a quick change of pace!